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February 6, 2012

When you're not a good self-motivator...

When you write, you spend a lot of time by yourself, in your own head. That's not always a helpful place to be, even if you enjoy the company of yourself and your characters. When you're not a good self-motivator, it's even harder. I like concrete deadlines because without them, here's a typical self-conversation:

Self: If you write 500 words, you can have an Oreo.Conscience*: Food is not a good motivator. Pick something else.Self: But I really want an Oreo.Inner-demons (myriad): do laundry... hey, what's on facebook... Conscience: You're wasting time.Inner-demons: do dishes... it's nice out, you shouldn't waste it... make jewelry... Self: Let me just get a cup of coffee and read what I wrote last time.Conscience: You don't need more coffee!Inner-demons: you should probably shower at some point, you know... or take a nap... or go play fetch with your poor dog... hey, what's on facebook...